addictions counsellor
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Education: Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Community service organization. Counselling centres. Treatment centre. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre. Counselling, social agency. Tasks: Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans . Examine the behaviour. Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems. Record observations. Review reports from health care professionals to determine patients' current and potential functioning levels. Write progress reports . Prepare a treatment plan for each patient. Provide education to clients regarding health promotion and injury prevention, management and treatment. Provide therapy. Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment. Implement treatment plans. Analyze the patient during the treatments. Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes. Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them. Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions. Maintain accurate records. Plan intervention programs. Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment. Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports. Help clients manage physical illness and disorders. Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals. Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals. Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods. Computer and technology knowledge: Electronic medical records. MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Windows. MS Word. MS Office. Policy and program experience: Addiction or substance abuse. Area of work experience: Counselling. Type of treatment experience: Behaviour modification or behavioural therapy. Client-centered or humanistic/experiential therapy. Cognitive therapy. Crisis intervention counselling. Planning specialization: First Nations. Area of specialization: Aboriginal or First Nations education. Drug addiction. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Judgement. Values and ethics. Flexibility. Interpersonal awareness. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: To be determined. Day. Other benefits: Free parking available. Team building opportunities. Parking available. Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers . Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations . Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers . Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .
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addictions counsellor
Top Benefits
About the role
Education: Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Community service organization. Counselling centres. Treatment centre. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre. Counselling, social agency. Tasks: Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans . Examine the behaviour. Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems. Record observations. Review reports from health care professionals to determine patients' current and potential functioning levels. Write progress reports . Prepare a treatment plan for each patient. Provide education to clients regarding health promotion and injury prevention, management and treatment. Provide therapy. Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment. Implement treatment plans. Analyze the patient during the treatments. Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes. Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them. Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions. Maintain accurate records. Plan intervention programs. Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment. Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports. Help clients manage physical illness and disorders. Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals. Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals. Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods. Computer and technology knowledge: Electronic medical records. MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Windows. MS Word. MS Office. Policy and program experience: Addiction or substance abuse. Area of work experience: Counselling. Type of treatment experience: Behaviour modification or behavioural therapy. Client-centered or humanistic/experiential therapy. Cognitive therapy. Crisis intervention counselling. Planning specialization: First Nations. Area of specialization: Aboriginal or First Nations education. Drug addiction. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Judgement. Values and ethics. Flexibility. Interpersonal awareness. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: To be determined. Day. Other benefits: Free parking available. Team building opportunities. Parking available. Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers . Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations . Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers . Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .